Chief Operating Officer : Fast:Paced, Food and Drink Venues :A GBP 150,000

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join their growing team. This senior role focuses on overseeing operations for multiple venues while maintaining product quality and brand reputation. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and experienced in managing high-volume operations. Join them at an exciting growth stage as they expand with new venue launches in the coming years.

Qualifications

• Experience as COO, Operations Director, or similar in a busy, food-led business.
• Proven ability to manage and grow multi-site operations.
• Track record in scaling brands and driving expansion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across a growing portfolio.
• Strategically build the right structure and drive performance.
• Work closely with the current CEO during the transition period.

Skills

Senior Operations Management

Multi-site Operations

Commercial Acumen

People Management

Passion for Hospitality

Job description

Location: London HQ

This is one of those rare, exciting roles that doesn't come up often. We're working with a highly respected, privately backed hospitality group behind some of London's most talked-about food and drink venues. Think iconic locations, high footfall, and a strong brand reputation.

The business is at an exciting growth stage, with two major new venue launches already planned (one in 2025 and another in 2026), and more to come. The foundations are solid, the product is loved, and customer experience is central to everything they do.

They are now seeking a sharp, experienced Chief Operating Officer to join the leadership team. This is a key hire: someone who can work closely with the current CEO during a handover period, with the future goal of leading the business.

You will oversee day-to-day operations across a growing portfolio, helping to scale the brand while maintaining the quality, energy, and personality that make each site special. You will also think strategically, build the right structure, and drive performance across all functions.

Who We're Looking For

• You have operated at a senior level (COO, Operations Director, or similar) within a busy, food-led business.
• You know how to manage and grow multi-site operations, ideally high-volume venues or destination F&B concepts.
• Experience scaling a brand or driving significant expansion: you are commercially savvy and understand what it takes to grow without losing its soul.
• You might have experience with franchise or international models, but it's not essential.
• You are hands-on, people-focused, and genuinely passionate about hospitality.
• You have a long-term mindset and are excited by the idea of being part of something special as it grows.

If you love the idea of stepping into a dynamic role with serious potential and have the leadership skills to help take this brand to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

We are beginning confidential conversations, so please get in touch to discuss further: Stuart Hills or call 900.